Argentina · Geological Wonders

Safari to the Clouds Tour Northwest Argentina from Salta

14 Hours Round trip from Salta Easy pace

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The journey

Trip highlights

01 Travel the scenic Road to the Clouds from Salta
02 Follow the route of the famous Train to the Clouds
03 Visit San Antonio de los Cobres and the high-altitude Puna
04 Explore the striking salt flats of Salinas Grandes
05 Learn about salt extraction with a local guide
06 Descend the dramatic Cuesta de Lipán
07 See Purmamarca at the foot of the Hill of Seven Colors
08 Breakfast, lunch, snacks, drinks, and transport included

Discover some of northwest Argentina’s most striking landscapes on this full-day journey from Salta. Travel along the scenic “Road to the Clouds,” following the route of the famous Train to the Clouds through Quebrada del Toro to San Antonio de los Cobres, where the day begins with breakfast.

Continue across the high-altitude Puna to the dazzling Salinas Grandes, one of Argentina’s most beautiful salt flats. With a local guide, explore this vast white landscape and learn about the traditional salt extraction process, with a special visit to the Ojos del Salar when conditions allow.

The final stretch takes you down the dramatic Cuesta de Lipán to Purmamarca, the picturesque village at the foot of the celebrated Hill of Seven Colors. With meals, snacks, drinks, and transport included, this tour is an easy way to experience several of the region’s highlights in a single day.

Continue across the high-altitude Puna to the dazzling Salinas Grandes, one of Argentina’s most beautiful salt flats.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 14 Hours

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

Cities Salta, Purmamarca

Languages English, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Salta

The tour will depart from a designated meeting point at 06:15 AM. You will go on a journey through three different areas, allowing you an opportunity to get to know the best of this remote region in just one day. You will tart the trip by exploring the "Road to the Clouds," which follows the famous railway track of the "Train to the Clouds" through the “Quebrada del Toro” (Bull’s Gorge) up to San Antonio de los Cobres.

Salta - San Antonio de los Cobres

You will discover the city of San Antonio de los Cobres.

Salinas Grandes

You'll continue through the Puna, along Route No 40, up to “Salinas Grandes,” the famous salt lakes of Jujuy.

Purmamarca

You will finish the trip by traveling downhill to the picturesque village of Purmamarca, at the base of the well-known "Mount of the Seven Colors." Your circuit route will end back in Salta. Food and beverages are included and will be served during throughout the day.

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map — Round trip from Salta 2 cities · 14 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

Beverages
Bottled water
Breakfast
Lunch
Professional guide
Pickup and drop-off from designated meeting points
Transport by specially equipped vehicle
Snacks

What's Not Included

Pickup and drop-off from hotels
Gratuities

Know before you go

We suggest you to confirm the booking details with us prior to travel, or upon arrival at your destination. Please note that departure times and locations may vary slightly.
We reserve the right to cancel a booking and issue a full refund if the minimum number of travelers is not met. A minimum of four (4) participants is required for the tour to operate.
Consult your doctor because of heights over 4200 masl.

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